Extraction Flashcards
1
Q
Why would ethyl alcohol not be a god solvent to use with water in an extraction?
A
They won’t form two phases because its soluble in water
2
Q
Why must we release pressure?
A
Solvents are often very volatile and release
3
Q
Describe how you might separate a neutral compound from a basic compound by extraction?
A
Dissolve into water, basic will be soluble and the neutral won’t. Then just run through hot water filtration
4
Q
What is distribution coefficient?
A
Ratio of concentration of solute in each solvent
